Connor McDavid led three Erie Otters who were named to the annual NHL Central Scouting Service Futures North American list Tuesday.

McDavid, a 17-year-old center, is widely considered to be the No. 1 prospect for the 2015 NHL Entry Draft, although the list does not rank the players. He was joined on the list by two teammates, center Dylan Strome, 17, and defenseman Travis Dermott, 17. A total of 18 players from the Ontario Hockey League made the list, which was posted on nhl.com.

In two seasons with the Otters, the 6-foot, 185-pound McDavid has 53 goals and 112 assists for 165 points. He posted 28 goals and 71 assists for 99 points during the 2013-14 season.

Although he is considered the top prospect for the draft, Dan Marr, the director of NHL Central Scouting, said Boston University center Jack Eichel has moved into contention for the top pick.

"McDavid is an exceptional talent and he's been on display now for the world to see for two years (in the OHL), and he's lived up to all the expectations that were kind of placed on his shoulders," Marr told nhl.com "That's not an easy burden for a young man. This year just happens to be his draft year and the expectation is he'll continue to be the frontrunner for the No. 1 spot. But Jack Eichel has already made known that this is a two-horse race."

The Otters' Strome is a 6-foot 2-inch 177-pound center whose brother, Ryan Strome, is a top prospect for the New York Islanders. Dylan Strome had 10 goals and 29 assists as a rookie in 2013-14.

Dermott, a 5-foot 11-inch, 195-pounder, compiled three goals and 25 assists in 67 games last season. He also had 45 penalty minutes.